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MLB

Thursday, June 19


This pitcher has been giving his team great value

In Danny Duffy's last 16 starts, the Kansas City Royals are 12-4. Duffy takes the bump for the red-hot Royals against the Detroit Tigers Thursday.

Anibal Sanchez gets the start for the Tigers. Detroit is currently -140 faves for the AL Central matchup.


Over seems to follow this pitcher around

In Cincinnati Reds pitcher Homer Bailey's 14 starts this season, the Over is 10-4. Bailey and the Reds face off against their division rival Pittsburgh Pirates Thursday.

Jeff Locke counters for the Pirates on the mound. BetOnline.com currently has the Bucs as -125 faves with a total of 7.5.


Gallardo, Brewers owning Diamondbacks as of late

In Yovani Gallardo's last 11 starts against the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Milwaukee Brewers are 9-2. Gollardo gets the ball for the Brew Crew against the D-backs Thursday.

Milwaukee is currently -118 faves.


Top umpire trend for Thursday

With umpire Alan Porter behind the plate for Thursday's Los Angeles Angels-Cleveland Indians meeting, recent trends are signalling the game could very well go under. In the 13 games Porter has umped this season, the O/U is 2-11.

BetOnline.com currently has the Tribe as -155 faves with a total of 8.5.


Wainwright set to make next start

Adam Wainwright declared himself ready to start, as scheduled, on Saturday after throwing 35-40 pitches in a morning bullpen session at Busch Stadium on Wednesday.

"We're going to keep talking to him and hopefully he continues to do the right thing and let us know how he is feeling so we can get ahead of [any other problems]," manager Mike Matheny said. "The reason we take this little break is to hope it won't return. But we have to keep watching it. If we need to take more time, we take more time. That's all there is to it."

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MLB

Thursday, June 19


What trend came through big time Wednesday night?

It was another good night to bet on underdogs against the runline Wednesday.

Underdogs came through big time, putting up an 11-3 mark against the runline. Good for a success rate of almost 79 percent. Away dogs did most of the work going 9-3, while home dogs went 2-0.

Underdogs have been hitting just over 61 percent of the time so far this season.

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MLB
Long Sheet

Thursday, June 19

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CINCINNATI (35 - 35) at PITTSBURGH (34 - 37) - 12:35 PM
HOMER BAILEY (R) vs. JEFF LOCKE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 11-18 (-14.2 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 131-108 (+18.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 43-26 (+23.1 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 131-108 (+18.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 109-91 (+16.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 206-198 (+35.3 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 675-744 (+59.2 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 325-342 (+37.3 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 17-9 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
CINCINNATI is 612-688 (+43.2 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 338-350 (+47.9 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 73-44 (+20.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
BAILEY is 25-10 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 1-10 (-9.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
PITTSBURGH is 9-17 (-9.1 Units) against the money line in day games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 7-2 (+5.2 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

HOMER BAILEY vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
BAILEY is 8-5 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 3.20 and a WHIP of 1.159.
His team's record is 10-7 (+0.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 10-5. (+4.3 units)

JEFF LOCKE vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
LOCKE is 2-1 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 3.04 and a WHIP of 1.394.
His team's record is 3-2 (+1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-4. (-3.5 units)

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MILWAUKEE (43 - 30) at ARIZONA (31 - 44) - 3:40 PM
YOVANI GALLARDO (R) vs. CHASE ANDERSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 57-81 (-33.5 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 43-30 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 23-15 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 43-30 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 89-85 (+8.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 19-10 (+9.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
ARIZONA is 31-44 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 59-74 (-25.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 13-24 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ARIZONA is 40-50 (-21.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 31-44 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 11-19 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 3-3 (+0.4 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.8 Units)

YOVANI GALLARDO vs. ARIZONA since 1997
GALLARDO is 7-0 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 1.80 and a WHIP of 1.057.
His team's record is 9-2 (+7.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-8. (-5.3 units)

CHASE ANDERSON vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
No recent starts.

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ATLANTA (36 - 35) at WASHINGTON (37 - 33) - 7:05 PM
GAVIN FLOYD (R) vs. JORDAN ZIMMERMANN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ZIMMERMANN is 41-14 (+24.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ATLANTA is 33-19 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 71-37 (+32.4 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
ATLANTA is 51-35 (+13.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 86-82 (-16.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 41-54 (-17.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 5-1 (+5.3 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

GAVIN FLOYD vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
FLOYD is 0-2 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 4.97 and a WHIP of 1.342.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-1. (+1.8 units)

JORDAN ZIMMERMANN vs. ATLANTA since 1997
ZIMMERMANN is 3-1 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 2.98 and a WHIP of 1.125.
His team's record is 4-4 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-3. (+2.0 units)

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NY METS (32 - 40) at MIAMI (36 - 35) - 7:10 PM
ZACK WHEELER (R) vs. ANDREW HEANEY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 38-57 (-21.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 48-51 (+10.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 24-15 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MIAMI is 33-20 (+18.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 23-18 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 24-15 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
MIAMI is 26-21 (+8.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
NY METS are 57-60 (+17.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 14-5 (+14.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Thursday over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 57-60 (+17.0 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 19-15 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 4-2 (+2.3 Units) against NY METS this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

ZACK WHEELER vs. MIAMI since 1997
WHEELER is 0-0 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 1.42 and a WHIP of 1.053.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.1 units)

ANDREW HEANEY vs. NY METS since 1997
No recent starts.

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PHILADELPHIA (32 - 38) at ST LOUIS (39 - 33) - 8:15 PM
DAVID BUCHANAN (R) vs. SHELBY MILLER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 186-208 (-42.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 2-11 (-10.3 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 115-69 (+27.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 71-34 (+29.4 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 75-31 (+26.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 8-3 (+8.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

DAVID BUCHANAN vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
No recent starts.

SHELBY MILLER vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
MILLER is 1-0 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.667.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

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LA ANGELS (38 - 32) at CLEVELAND (36 - 36) - 12:05 PM
C.J. WILSON (L) vs. JUSTIN MASTERSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 116-116 (-20.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 108-114 (-27.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 128-107 (+22.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 73-43 (+23.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 49-35 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 122-101 (+19.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 22-7 (+13.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
LA ANGELS are 722-710 (+61.1 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 184-161 (+35.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 135-108 (+40.0 Units) against the money line in road games in June games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 427-355 (+52.4 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997.
WILSON is 11-1 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in road games in day games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 4-1 (+3.1 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.6 Units)

C.J. WILSON vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
WILSON is 4-2 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 2.50 and a WHIP of 1.033.
His team's record is 4-4 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-3. (+1.6 units)

JUSTIN MASTERSON vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
MASTERSON is 4-1 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 2.35 and a WHIP of 1.339.
His team's record is 7-3 (+5.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-5. (-0.6 units)

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KANSAS CITY (39 - 32) at DETROIT (36 - 32) - 1:05 PM
DANNY DUFFY (L) vs. ANIBAL SANCHEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 125-108 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 63-55 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 46-40 (+15.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 13-3 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in June games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 49-34 (+14.7 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 57-50 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 14-3 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 24-13 (+11.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
DETROIT is 134-107 (-21.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 156-148 (-47.3 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 since 1997.
DETROIT is 18-19 (-10.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
DETROIT is 5-11 (-10.4 Units) against the money line in June games this season.
DETROIT is 48-44 (-19.4 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 18-19 (-10.9 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 0-6 (-8.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
SANCHEZ is 37-40 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
SANCHEZ is 36-39 (-17.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 5-3 (+1.1 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
5 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.0 Units)

DANNY DUFFY vs. DETROIT since 1997
DUFFY is 1-4 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 3.89 and a WHIP of 1.270.
His team's record is 3-4 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-5. (-3.4 units)

ANIBAL SANCHEZ vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
SANCHEZ is 3-2 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 0.99 and a WHIP of 0.991.
His team's record is 3-2 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-4. (-3.5 units)

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TORONTO (41 - 32) at NY YANKEES (37 - 33) - 7:05 PM
DREW HUTCHISON (R) vs. DAVID PHELPS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 21-15 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
TORONTO is 19-13 (+8.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY YANKEES are 6-12 (-9.5 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 4-1 (+3.1 Units) against TORONTO this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

DREW HUTCHISON vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
HUTCHISON is 1-1 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 6.75 and a WHIP of 1.929.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

DAVID PHELPS vs. TORONTO since 1997
PHELPS is 1-0 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 2.70 and a WHIP of 1.050.
His team's record is 2-1 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)

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HOUSTON (32 - 41) at TAMPA BAY (28 - 45) - 7:10 PM
COLLIN MCHUGH (R) vs. CHRIS ARCHER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 28-45 (-28.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 15-22 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 5-12 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in June games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 15-22 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome this season.
TAMPA BAY is 19-28 (-16.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 15-25 (-19.5 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf this season.
TAMPA BAY is 22-30 (-16.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TAMPA BAY is 2-8 (-9.4 Units) against the money line after getting shut out this season.
TAMPA BAY is 16-29 (-20.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 2-1 (+0.6 Units) against HOUSTON this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)

COLLIN MCHUGH vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
MCHUGH is 0-1 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.600.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

CHRIS ARCHER vs. HOUSTON since 1997
ARCHER is 1-1 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 0.889.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.1 units)

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CHI WHITE SOX (35 - 37) at MINNESOTA (32 - 38) - 8:10 PM
JOSE QUINTANA (L) vs. YOHAN PINO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 98-136 (-25.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 40-68 (-22.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 41-56 (-17.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 45-40 (+14.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 25-21 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 507-529 (+38.9 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHI WHITE SOX are 354-350 (+35.0 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 78-116 (-33.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 79-101 (-40.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Thursday since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 78-116 (-33.1 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 42-75 (-29.1 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 2-1 (+0.7 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.0 Units)

JOSE QUINTANA vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
QUINTANA is 2-2 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 5.87 and a WHIP of 1.591.
His team's record is 3-4 (-2.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-4. (-1.6 units)

YOHAN PINO vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
No recent starts.

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BOSTON (34 - 38) at OAKLAND (44 - 28) - 10:05 PM
JAKE PEAVY (R) vs. SCOTT KAZMIR (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 34-39 (-11.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 32-35 (-9.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PEAVY is 14-26 (-14.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PEAVY is 10-22 (-14.4 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
OAKLAND is 142-97 (+25.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 125-76 (+29.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 24-9 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in home games in June games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 42-24 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 86-56 (+16.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 156-110 (+41.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 143-93 (+42.5 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 110-66 (+28.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
KAZMIR is 12-2 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
KAZMIR is 20-3 (+15.0 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997. (Team's Record)
KAZMIR is 12-1 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
KAZMIR is 69-44 (+26.7 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 2-1 (+1.0 Units) against OAKLAND this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

JAKE PEAVY vs. OAKLAND since 1997
PEAVY is 1-0 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 1.80 and a WHIP of 0.933.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

SCOTT KAZMIR vs. BOSTON since 1997
KAZMIR is 8-8 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 4.19 and a WHIP of 1.478.
His team's record is 15-14 (+8.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 18-11. (+6.7 units)

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SEATTLE (37 - 35) at SAN DIEGO (30 - 42) - 6:40 PM
ERASMO RAMIREZ (L) vs. JESSE HAHN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 140-175 (-48.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday since 1997.
SEATTLE is 15-22 (-10.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SAN DIEGO is 30-42 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 18-30 (-14.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
SAN DIEGO is 4-12 (-8.8 Units) against the money line in June games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 30-42 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 2-1 (+0.8 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

ERASMO RAMIREZ vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
RAMIREZ is 0-1 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 1.800.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

JESSE HAHN vs. SEATTLE since 1997
No recent starts.

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MLB

Thursday, June 19


Thursday afternoon's must read weather update

There is some weather on tap for Thursday afternoon's Major League action that you should take note of before placing your bets.

In Cleveland, where the Indians host the Los Angeles Angels, there is a 35 percent chance of rain and a chance of thunderstorms. There will also be a strong 13 mph wind blowing in from right field.

The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Cincinnati Reds with an 84 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms expected in the forecast. There will also be a seven mph wind blowing out to center field.


Royals underdogs as they go for 11th straight win

The Kansas City Royals are currently +137 underdogs for their Thursday afternoon matchup with the Detroit as they try to sweep away the Tigers and 11th win in a row.

During the 10 game win streak the Royals have been listed as underdogs five times, including the first three games against the Tigers.

Danny Duffy, who has given up just three earned runs in his last three starts, gets the call for the Royals. Anibal Sanchez takes the mound for the Tigers.

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Record As of WEDNESDAY Night : ON RATED GAMES ( Those damn heavy favorites are killing me again + blown saves )

*****....................35 - 33...............+ 4.12

DOUBLE PLAY............23 - 21................+ 6.72

TRIPLE PLAY.............18 - 31............... - 42.46


I will be on vacation with the wife and will try to get in as much as i can while away.......I leave tomorrow at noon and will be back full time on Monday or Tuesday...........Good Luck All !!



Thursday, June 19

Game Score Status Pick Amount

LA Angels - 12:05 PM ET Cleveland +117 500
Cleveland - Over 8.5 500

Cincinnati - 12:35 PM ET Pittsburgh -104 500 TRIPLE PLAY
Pittsburgh - Over 7.5 500

Kansas City - 1:08 PM ET Kansas City +137 500 *****
Detroit - Under 8 500

Milwaukee - 3:40 PM ET Milwaukee -117 500 DOUBLE PLAY
Arizona - Under 8.5 500

Seattle - 6:40 PM ET San Diego -116 500 TRIPLE PLAY
San Diego - Under 7 500

Atlanta - 7:05 PM ET Atlanta +130 500 *****
Washington - Under 7 500

Toronto - 7:05 PM ET Toronto -109 500
NY Yankees - Over 9 500

Houston - 7:10 PM ET Tampa Bay -151 500
Tampa Bay - Over 7.5 500

NY Mets - 7:10 PM ET Miami -115 500 *****
Miami - Over 7 500

Chi. White Sox - 8:10 PM ET Chi. White Sox -104 500 TRIPLE PLAY
Minnesota - Over 8.5 500

Philadelphia - 8:15 PM ET Philadelphia +165 500 *****
St. Louis - Under 8 500

Boston - 10:05 PM ET Oakland -155 500
Oakland - Over 7.5 500

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Preview: Red Sox (34-41) at Mariners (39-36)
Game: 1
Venue: Safeco Field
Date: June 23, 2014 10:10 PM EDT


Though Seattle's Felix Hernandez has received little run support of late, he's pitched extremely well over the last month.

The right-hander has been just as tough on the Boston Red Sox in recent years.

Looking for another strong performance overall and against the reigning World Series champions, Hernandez tries to help the streaking Mariners avoid a seventh consecutive defeat to the visiting Red Sox on Monday night.

Hernandez (8-2, 2.22 ERA) is 4-1 with a 1.33 ERA and 62 strikeouts in his last seven starts. However, Seattle (40-36) has scored one run while he's been on the mound yielding two runs, 11 hits and striking out 31 in 22 1-3 innings to go 0-1 in his last three outings. He gave up a run and three hits while striking out 10 without a walk over seven innings of a 2-1 loss at San Diego on Wednesday.

"I don't care if I get the decision," Hernandez told the Mariners' official website. "It's not about winning for me, just as a team."

Though Hernandez has allowed one run or none while pitching seven or more innings and not factoring in the decision 28 times, manager Lloyd McClendon won't feel sorry for his ace.

"Every time we don't score runs for Felix, we can't say it's a tough game for Felix," McClendon said. "It's a tough game for the Seattle Mariners."

The Mariners have scored 18 runs with their ace on the mound while he's gone 2-0 with a 1.17 ERA in his last three starts versus Boston (35-41).

He's allowed a run each while totaling 25 innings in winning two of his last three home starts overall, and has a 2.35 ERA during a three-start winning streak against the Red Sox at Safeco Field. Hernandez gave up two runs in seven innings of an 11-4 home win in the teams' first meeting last season, but Boston averaged 8.5 runs while winning the next six in a row.

David Ortiz is batting .323 with a home run against Hernandez, and homered in the 10th inning of Sunday's 7-6 victory that helped Boston avoid being swept in a four-game set at Oakland.

'I like to go out there and make things happen,' said Ortiz, who went 8 for 13 with three doubles, two homers and four RBIs at Seattle last season.

Teammate Mike Napoli, who also homered and stole home Sunday, is 6 for 36 (.167) with two doubles, a home run and 14 strikeouts versus Hernandez.

Looking for a fourth straight win overall and at home, the Mariners swept a three-game road set from a Kansas City team that began that series atop the AL Central. Roenis Elias pitched 6 2-3 strong innings Sunday during Seattle's second straight 2-1 victory.

'It shows what we're able to do when we play well," said veteran Willie Bloomquist, who is batting .375 with nine RBIs in his last 14 games.

A career .308 hitter versus Boston, Robinson Cano faces the Red Sox for the first time since leaving the rival Yankees. He's hit .379 (11 for 29) with five doubles since 2010 against Boston's John Lackey (8-4, 2.96 ERA), who is 3-1 with a 1.60 ERA in his last six starts.

The right-hander allowed three hits and struck out nine over nine scoreless innings of a 2-1, 10-inning win over Minnesota on Wednesday.

Lackey is 6-0 with a 2.01 ERA in his last seven starts at Seattle, though he has not pitched there since 2011.

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Thanks guys am glad to be back but our vacation was cut short.......My mother in law suffered a stroke Saturday and we had to return back sooner then expected......We shall see how

much time i can spend here now.......when it rains it pours...............shesssssssssssssssh

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Nats, Brewers clash

June 23, 2014


Washington (39-35) at Milwaukee (47-30)

First pitch: Monday, 8:00 p.m. ET
Sportsbook.ag Line and Total: Milwaukee -115, Washington +105, Total: 8

Two teams leading their respective divisions, the Nationals and Brewers, go head-to-head in the opener of their three-game series starting Monday night.

The Nationals have jumped back into first place in the NL East after winning four of their past six games; including 2-of-4 against division foe Atlanta. After losing the first two contests of the series, Washington was able to get big pitching performances from its starters and outscore the Braves 7-1 over the final two games. The pitching staff allowed only four hits and a run in Sunday afternoon’s 4-1, series-tying win, as their offense had timely hits while going just 2-for-10 with runners in scoring position. 2B Anthony Rendon (.275 BA) has been having a big year, and is 9-for-25 (.360) with four doubles, two home runs, 8 RBI and five runs over his past six games.

Milwaukee has been the surprise team of the season as it currently holds a five-game lead over the Cardinals in the NL Central after winning 11 of 15 games, including four in a row. The Brewers most recently swept the Rockies in a three-game set, as they put on an offensive show, averaging 9.3 runs per game and capping off the sweep with an exciting 6-5 victory on Sunday afternoon. They hit six home runs over the series in the thin air of Colorado with 3B Aramis Ramirez (.297 BA) hitting two of them. He has gone 17-for-39 (.436) with five doubles, three home runs, 11 RBI and nine runs over his past 10 games played.

The pitching matchup for this contest will put LHP Gio Gonzalez (3-4, 4.85 ERA) of the Nationals up against RHP Matt Garza (4-4, 4.02 ERA) for the host Brewers. This season, Washington is 16-18 in road games while Milwaukee is a solid 20-15 when playing in front of its hometown fans.

These two clubs have now faced each other 15 times over the past three years, with the Nationals holding a 9-6 edge overall, including a 5-2 mark in Milwaukee over that time.

Some trends to keep an eye on in this contest include the Nationals going 15-3 against NL Central opponents over the past two seasons while going just 9-27 (.250) as a road underdog of +100 to +125 in the same timeframe.

On the injury front, both OF Bryce Harper (thumb) and C Wilson Ramos (hamstring) are doing rehab assignments in the minors for Washington while the Brewers have no significant injuries coming into this contest.

Gio Gonzalez has not looked like his usual self this season as he carries his highest ERA (4.85) since the 2009 campaign. Most of his peripheral numbers have looked similar though, as he is striking out a solid 9.5 batters per nine innings while allowing just five home runs in 55.2 IP (0.81 HR/9). His bloated ERA has come from batters hitting .320 BABIP, and the fact that he is holding just 67.6% of runners on base. Gonzalez has not pitched well over his past three starts, averaging only 4.1 innings per outing while giving up 16 runs (11.68 ERA), which has caused his ERA to jump from 2.91 to 4.85 in that time.

Gonzalez has gone up against the Brewers just twice in his career, going 1-0 (2-0 team record) with a 2.77 ERA and 1.08 WHIP. When he last faced them on Sept. 22, 2012, he was very impressive, allowing only two unearned runs on three hits and one walk with five strikeouts in seven frames. C Jonathan Lucroy has faced the lefty just three times, but is 2-for-2 against him with a walk. Meanwhile, big names like OF Ryan Braun (1-for-6, 2 K’s) and OF Carlos Gomez (1-for-7) have not done well in the matchup.

Washington’s relievers have combined to go 12-10 with an impressive 2.50 ERA and 1.18 WHIP, and have saved 17-of-22 games (77%). Closer Rafael Soriano (1.16 ERA, 17 saves) is 17-for-19 in his save opportunities this year while allowing just 17 hits in 31 innings on the mound.

Matt Garza has been having a solid season despite his lowest strikeout rate (6.7 K/9) since 2008. While his strikeouts have gone down, so have his home runs allowed, as just seven players have gone deep against him in 94 frames this year (0.67 HR/9). His ERA has slowly been dropping, and is now close to going under 4.00 after allowing just six runs over his past four starts (27 IP). Garza is 2-0 in those outings and earned a win his last time out on Wednesday when he faced the Diamondbacks, tossing 7.2 innings while allowing three runs (2 ER) on seven hits and no walks with four strikeouts.

Garza has not always had his best performances against the Nationals though, going 0-1 (2-2 team record) with a 6.41 ERA and 1.73 WHIP while actually getting a quality start in each of his past two times facing them. Both 1B Adam LaRoche (2-for-3, 1 HR, 2 RBI) and OF Jayson Werth (3-for-10, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 5 K’s) have done well against Garza in the past, while SS Ian Desmond is hitless with three strikeouts in six at-bats against him.

Milwaukee’s bullpen has been solid this season, going 14-11 with a 3.55 ERA and 1.33 WHIP while successfully saving 26-of-35 games (74%) this year. Francisco Rodriguez (2.35 ERA, 25 saves) leads the league in saves while blowing just two, and has a solid 43:9 K-to-BB ratio over 38.1 frames.

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Diamond Trends - Monday

June 23, 2014


SU TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Nationals are 0-11 since June 20, 2006 as a road dog vs a team that has won at least their last four games while scoring at least five runs last game, and it is not the last game of a series for a net profit of $1100 when playing against.

PITCHER TREND OF THE DAY:

-- When John Lackey starts the Red Sox are 0-9 since May 04, 2013 on the road after a quality start and they won in his previous start for a net profit of $1020 when playing against.

MLB BIBLE ACTIVE TREND:

-- Alex Cobb has produced a team record of 14-0 (+$1,473) in his career vs a team that has won at least their last two games but did not win by 5+ last game.

CHOICE TREND:

-- The Dodgers are 0-8 since May 26, 2006 as a road favorite when they are off two wins in which they never trailed and it is the first game of a series for a net profit of $1025 when playing against.

ACTIVE TRENDS:

-- When Jeremy Guthrie starts the Royals are 14-3 since August 14, 2012 at home after his team won the last time he started for a net profit of $1208.

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Armadillo: Monday's six-pack

-- Cardinals put starting pitchers Wacha/Garcia on DL with shoulder issues; it'll be hard for them to keep pace with Milwaukee in the NL Central.

-- Arizona State football coach Todd Graham bought a house owned by Poison’s Bret Michaels for $2.4M; Graham hasn't often stayed long enough in one place to own a house, so this is good news for ASU fans.

-- Texas Rangers have used the disabled list 20 times this season; no one else has used it more than 14 times.

-- In the 50's, Detroit Lions once won three NFL titles in six years; they've won one playoff game since then.

-- Samford transfer Tim Williams (17.6 ppg LY) will transfer to New Mexico.

-- Dodgers are now 9-0-2 in their last eleven series at Petco Park.

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Armadillo: Monday's List of 13: Wrapping up a sports weekend......

13) Golfer Kevin Streelman birdied the last seven holes to win the Hartford Open by a stroke; its hard to birdie seven holes in a row in mini-golf. Last time a guy had a run like that was 1956, when Mike Souchak birdied the last six holes in St Paul.

12) Evan Gattis had his 20-game hitting streak ended Sunday, longest by a guy who caught all those games since Jason Kendall's 20-game streak in 2004.

11) Saturday night was the Indians' first sellout since Opening Day.

10) San Diego Padres fired GM Josh Byrnes Sunday, amidst rumors that they'll bring back former GM Kevin Towers once he parts ways with the Diamondbacks, which he almost certainly will since Tony Larussa now runs things there.

9) Angels' pitcher Matt Shoemaker made the big leagues despite not being one of the 1,504 players picked in the 2008 draft.

8) Bronx Bombers are 22-11 in games decided by 1 or 2 runs, 17-24 in games won by 3+ runs. Everyone has injuries, but Joe Girardi is getting a lot out of a roster with lot of older, fading, oft-injured players.

7) Over 60% of American-born players in major leagues played college baseball.

6) Virginia-Vanderbilt play best-of-3 for the national baseball title this week. This is the 7th year in a row an SEC team is the College World Series. Its been 58 years since an ACC team won the championship (Wake Forest).

5) NBA prospect Isaiah Austin (from Baylor) won't play ball any more after a routine physical discovered Marfan Syndrome, which can lead to heart problems if not dealt with. Sad thing for the kid; we wish him well.

4) NHL season just ended, but they've already announced the schedule for next season; Toronto Maple Leafs have 18 sets of back/backs, which is a lot. Reason is said to be that Rogers Communications played a small fortune for TV rights and they want the Leafs on a lot of Saturday/Sunday telecasts, so thats that.

3) Sonny Gray will get his turn skipped Tuesday and will pitch Saturday, just to lighten his workload over the course of the season. This is his first full year in major leagues and they don't want him throwing much more than 200 innings this season.

2) No pitcher should ever bat in an All-Star Game; its a game the DH was made for. They have so many guys in the game to begin with; why should pitchers bat?

1) Home field in World Series should be determined by who wins interleague play. It is still stupid that the result of the All-Star Game means anything, and I'll rant more about this in next three weeks, since the A's have a shot to get to the World Series.

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MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Monday, June 23

Marlins-Phillies
Eovaldi is 0-1, 5.47 in his last four starts.
Hernandez is 1-3, 6.86 in his last four starts.

Marlins lost four of their last five games.
Phillies won five of last seven games, but lost last two.

Four of last five Hernandez starts went over total.

Reds-Cubs
Simon is 4-0, 3.37 in his last four starts.
Samardzija is 1-2, 6.95 in his last four starts.

Cincinnati won eight of its last eleven games.
Cubs lost three of their last four home games.
Four of last five Samardzija starts went over total.

Nationals-Brewers
Gonzalez is 0-3, 7.78 in his last four starts.
Garza is 2-0, 3.67 in his last four starts.

Washington lost its last four road games.
Brewers won six of their last seven games.

Over is 7-2-1 in last ten Garza starts.

Cardinals-Rockies
Lynn is 1-2, 1.89 in his last three starts.
Chacin is 1-1, 2.84 in his last three starts.

Cardinals won ten of their last fourteen games.
Colorado lost its last six games.

Over is 9-1-2 in last twelve Colorado games; under is 5-0-1 in Cards' last six.

Padres-Giants
Cuban rookie Despaigne is making MLB debut; he was 1-3, 7.61 in five AAA starts; PCL batters hit .356 against him.
Cain is 1-2, 7.41 in his last three starts.

San Diego lost eight of its last nine games.
Giants lost nine of their last twelve games.

Five of last seven Cain starts went over the total; eight of last nine San Diego games stayed under.

Bronx-Blue Jays
Whitley is 3-0, 2.75 in his last three starts.
Stroman is 0-2, 4.66 in his last couple starts.

Bronx won eight of last twelve games, but lost last two.
Blue Jays lost five of their last six games.

Under is 6-1-1 in last eight Toronto home games.

White Sox-Orioles
Sale is 3-1, 2.37 in his last six starts.
Chen is 2-0, 2.13 in his last four starts.

White Sox lost their last seven road games.
Baltimore is 8-5 in its last thirteen home games.

Five of last seven Sale starts stayed under total.

Red Sox-Mariners
Lackey is 1-0, 2.28 in his last three starts.
Hernandez is 5-1, 1.78 in his last eight starts.

Red Sox lost ten of their last thirteen road games.
Seattle won six of its last eight games.

Under is 12-2-1 in last fifteen Boston games.

Pirates-Rays
Volquez is 1-2, 7.04 in his last three starts.
Cobb is 1-1, 1.32 in his last two starts.

Pirates won eight of their last twelve road games.
Tampa Bay won three of its last four games.

Under is 6-2-1 in Cobb's starts this season.

Dodgers-Royals
Greinke is 1-1, 2.25 in his last two starts.
Guthrie is 2-0, 2.19 in his last two starts.

Dodgers won seven of their last nine games.
Kansas City lost its last four games.

Six of last seven Guthrie starts stayed under total.

Pitchers allowing runs in first inning:
-- Eovaldi 6-15; RHernandez 6-13 (4 of last 7)
-- Simon 5-14; Samardzija 7-18
-- Gonzalez 5-10 (3 of last 4); Garza 7-15
-- Lynn 4-15; Chacin 3-9
-- Despaigne 0-0; Cain 5-11

-- Whitley 1-7; Stroman 2-4
-- Sale 0-10 (batters 1-31); Chen 5-14
-- Lackey 4-15; FHernandez 1-16

-- Volquez 5-14; Cobb 2-9
-- Greinke 3-15; Guthrie 4-15

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MLB

Monday, June 23

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Trend Report
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7:05 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. BALTIMORE
Chi White Sox are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Baltimore's last 5 games at home
Baltimore is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox

7:05 PM
MIAMI vs. PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
Miami is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games when playing Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games when playing Miami
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing Miami

7:07 PM
NY YANKEES vs. TORONTO
NY Yankees are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games
NY Yankees are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Toronto's last 7 games at home
Toronto is 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing NY Yankees

7:10 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. TAMPA BAY
Pittsburgh is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Pittsburgh's last 8 games when playing Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games

8:05 PM
CINCINNATI vs. CHI CUBS
Cincinnati is 17-2 SU in their last 19 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Cincinnati's last 13 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
Chi Cubs are 9-4 SU in their last 13 games at home
Chi Cubs are 6-16 SU in their last 22 games when playing Cincinnati

8:10 PM
WASHINGTON vs. MILWAUKEE
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Milwaukee is 17-7 SU in its last 24 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Milwaukee's last 11 games at home

8:10 PM
LA DODGERS vs. KANSAS CITY
LA Dodgers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games
LA Dodgers are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing Kansas City
Kansas City is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games

8:40 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. COLORADO
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of St. Louis's last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 6 games at home
Colorado is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games

10:10 PM
BOSTON vs. SEATTLE
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Boston's last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Boston's last 7 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle's last 5 games when playing at home against Boston

10:15 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. SAN FRANCISCO
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of San Diego's last 11 games on the road
San Diego is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Francisco's last 5 games at home
San Francisco is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games

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MLB

Monday, June 23


Rockies all offense, Over bettors not complaining

The Colorado Rockies have proven they're an offensive powerhouse this season, and it's showing in their lines. Through Sunday, the Over is 8-1-2 in their last 10 games.

The Rox host the St. Louis Cardinals Monday at hitter-friendly Coors Field. BetOnline.com currently has the Cards as -112 faves with a total of 10.5.


This team keeps cashing in for under bettors

The Baltimore Orioles have been one of the top under teams in baseball recently, evidenced by 10 of their last 12 games going under the total as of Sunday. The O's take on the Chicago White Sox Monday at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

BetOnline.com currently has the ChiSox as -125 faves with a total of eight.


Reds, Simon fantastic on the road

Alfredo Simon gets the nod for the Cincinnati Reds Monday against the lowly Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. The Reds have been road warriors as of late with Simon starting, posting a 7-1 record in his last eight road starts.

BetOnline.com currently has the Cubbies as -108 faves for the NL Central matchup.


Royals red-hot in interleague play

The Kansas City Royals have dominated interleague play recently, winning seven out of their last eight games against the National League through Sunday. They'll have another opportunity to keep that trend going when they host the Los Angeles Dodgers at Ewing M. Kauffman Stadium Monday.

BetOnline.com currently has the Royals as -150 faves with a total of 7.5.

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MLB
Dunkel

Washington at Milwaukee
The Brewers (47-30) open their series against a Nationals team that is 1-6 in Gio Gonzalez' last 7 road starts versus a team with a winning record. Milwaukee is the pick (-130) according to Dunkel, which has the Brewers favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (-130). Here are all of today's picks.

MONDAY, JUNE 23

Game 901-902: Miami at Philadelphia (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Miami (Eovaldi) 16.263; Philadelphia (Hernandez) 13.476
Dunkel Line: Miami by 3; 7
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-115); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Miami (-105); Under

Game 903-904: Cincinnati at Chicago Cubs (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati (Simon) 16.360; Cubs (Samardzija) 14.696
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line: Chicago Cubs (-115); No Run Total
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (-105); N/A

Game 905-906: Washington at Milwaukee (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington (Gonzalez) 15.502; Milwaukee (Garza) 17.123
Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-130); 8
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (-130); Over

Game 907-908: St. Louis at Colorado (8:40 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Lynn) 16.545; Colorado (Chacin) 15.079
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 1 1/2; 12
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-120); 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-120); Over

Game 909-910: San Diego at San Francisco (10:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Despaigne) 15.429; San Francisco (Cain) 14.604
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 1; 7
Vegas Line: San Francisco (-135); 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (+115); Over

Game 911-912: NY Yankees at Toronto (7:07 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Yankees (Whitley) 16.810; Toronto (Stroman) 15.152
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 1 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Toronto (-120); 9
Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (+100); Over

Game 913-914: Chicago White Sox at Baltimore (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: White Sox (Sale) 16.231; Baltimore (Chen) 14.593
Dunkel Line: Chicago White Sox by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line: Chicago White Sox (-135); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago White Sox (-135); Under

Game 915-916: Boston at Seattle (10:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston (Lackey) 15.986; Seattle (Hernandez) 17.631
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 1 1/2; 5
Vegas Line: Seattle (-160); 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (-160); Under

Game 917-918: Pittsburgh at Tampa Bay (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (Volquez) 17.132; Tampa Bay (Cobb) 16.047
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 1; 7
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-150); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (+130); Under

Game 919-920: LA Dodgers at Kansas City (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Dodgers (Greinke) 14.715; Kansas City (Guthrie) 15.955
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 1; 7
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-145); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (+125); Under

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MLB

Monday, June 23


Brewers continue to rule on the road

Riding some early offense, a solid performance from their bullpen and another miraculous gift from the baseball gods — this time in the form of a ninth-inning Corey Dickerson pratfall — the Milwaukee Brewers closed out a tremendous road trip with a wild 6-5 victory over the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on Sunday afternoon.

It was just the second sweep of the Rockies ever on their home field by the Brewers and their first since 2004. It also came as little surprise considering how well the team continues to do away from Miller Park.

The Brewers concluded their seven-game trip to Arizona and Colorado with a 6-1 record, upping their major-league-leading road record to 27-15. They're also a season-best 17 games over .500 at 47-30, tops in the National League, and just a half-game behind the Oakland A's for best overall record.


Three saves in three days for Mariners' Rodney

Before the game Sunday, Seattle Mariners manager Lloyd McClendon said he was unsure whether he would use closer Fernando Rodney that day.

Rodney pitched in each of the three previous games, recording saves in the latter two, making his services questionable for the series finale at Kauffman Stadium.

However, with the Mariners clinging to a one-run lead in the ninth, McClendon dialed Rodney's number again. Rodney got two quick outs, yielded a pinch single Mike Moustakas, then struck out Pedro Ciriaco to preserve the Mariners' 2-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals and complete the series sweep.

"I had a talk with him, and he felt good," McClendon said. "He's worked very, very efficiently, and he was very efficient today as well. He has not thrown a lot of pitches."

McClendon told Rodney he definitely would not pitch Monday.


Injuries leave Cardinals rotation shorthanded

The team that seemed to have all the starting pitching anyone could want now doesn't know who will take its start in Colorado Wednesday.

In the wake of general manager John Mozeliak's post-game announcement Sunday that Jaime Garcia (shoulder) and Michael Wacha (stress reaction in scapula) are headed for the disabled list, St. Louis is now in search mode.

Mozeliak said that Joe Kelly, who will start a rehab assignment Friday night in Memphis, will need at least two minor league starts before returning to the big club. Recently farmed out left-hander Tyler Lyons is a candidate, although an 0-3 record and a 6.12 earned-run average earlier this year can't inspire a whole lot of confidence there.

Triple-A lefty Tim Cooney might also be a possibility, but does the team really want his first big league start to be in Coors Field? Other internal options are relievers Seth Maness and Nick Greenwood, although Greenwood's reliance on a breaking ball might not make him ideal in conditions where the ball simply doesn't break as much.

Another thing for certain is that Carlos Martinez, who's ached to be a starter all along, is staying in the rotation. He was effective in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Phillies after a rough second inning and will be stretched out to around 90 pitches Friday night at the Los Angeles Dodgers.

But who will join him in the rotation, at least for Wednesday? That's a question for manager Mike Matheny and Mozeliak to figure out.


X-rays are negative on Teixeira's foot

In the eighth inning of a game that already turned out of hand against the New York Yankees, Mark Teixeira was hit in the left foot by a pitch Sunday.

His first thought was that he would require a fourth disabled-list stint in the past two years due to his sixth major injury as a Yankee. He previously sustained two wrist injuries and two hamstring injuries, and he missed most of the final month of 2012 with a left calf strain.

That was why he flung his batting helmet in the style of Paul O'Neill when he walked off the field with manager Joe Girardi and trainer Steve Donahue.

The good news was that it doesn't sound serious, and a DL stay will not be required.


Lawrie, Bautista hurt in Jays’ loss to Reds

The Blue Jays limped out of Cincinnati beaten and depleted. And the news doesn’t get any better with Jose Bautista and Brett Lawrie injured and out of the lineup as they open a key three-game series against the New York Yankees at the Rogers Centre. After Sunday’s 4-3 loss to the Reds — one that capped a 3-7 road trip and left the team 4-11 in its last 15 games — the Jays didn’t say anything officially about Lawrie’s broken right index finger or Bautista’s tender left hamstring.

With or without Bautista, the Blue Jays face a tough test as they try to hold on to first place in the American League East. They have enough depth with Juan Francisco taking Lawrie’s spot at third, and outfielders Anthony Gose and Kevin Pillar one call away at Triple-A Buffalo to fill in for Bautista as needed.

Toronto will likely open the series against the Yankees — stinging from an 8-0 loss to the Orioles on Oldtimers Day at Yankee Stadium on Sunday — with a lineup featuring Francisco at third, Mune Kawasaki or Steve Tolleson at second and Gose or Pillar filling in the outfield.